Credit freeze requires advance thaw
Dear Credit Card Adviser, I have no need, nor any plans, to apply for credit. What are the disadvantages of a credit freeze to prevent identity theft?
Pictures: Identity theft suspects
The Madison County, Ill., Sheriff's Office is looking for suspects in an ongoing identity theft investigation. These pictures were taken at a Bridgeton, Mo., restaurant where the suspects used a credit card with stolen information. The bearded suspect was seen at a K-Mart in Springfield, Mo. The bartender in Bridgeton recalls the suspects saying they were from Springfield. If you have ...
Credit Card Ripoffs to Avoid in 2011
While "waiting for the system" to confirm a new credit card account, the customer service representative on the other end of the telephone line often rattles off a series of special offers. In many cases, the rep will use such phrases as "at no risk to you" to get you to buy what they are selling, including payment protection plans, over-the-limit protection, buyer's clubs or identity-theft ...
Jailed Corvallis woman faces more charges
A Corvallis woman already in the Benton County Jail now faces additional charges of identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
5 arrested in credit-card fraud, ID theft
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested five Los Angeles-area people on suspicion of identity theft and use of fraudulent credit cards in the Santa Ynez Valley.
